Tissues and fluids are superior to a swab specimen. If swabs must be used, collect 2 anaerobic transport swabs, one for culture and one for gram stain or submit one anaerobic transport …

Test Code: 4446. CPT Code(s): 87070, 87075, 87205. Clinical Significance: Deep wound/abscess infections are often caused by a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Includes Aerobic …

Aerobic/anaerobic bacterial swab transport containing gel medium or anaerobic transporter and one prepared smear in slide carrier; ESwab™ transport

Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code (s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).

Use a transport device(s) appropriate for aerobic and anaerobic culture, such as ESwab (white or blue cap); BD™ Port-A-Cul vial or Anaerobe Systems Tissue Transport device or swab in …

For deep wounds and surgical specimens or whenever anaerobic infection must be ruled out, see test code 4446 (Culture, Aerobic and Anaerobic with Gram Stain). Transport container: …

Includes direct specimen gram stain and routine isolation and indentification procedures, antimicrobic susceptibility testing when appropriate.

Anaerobic transport gel vial for fluid and tissue specimens • Anaerobic transport swab with Aimes gel (blue-cap) or ESwab (white-cap)

Swab skin over the site of puncture with 2% tincture of iodine in concentric circles. Note: Iodine should remain in contact with skin for at least one minute prior to puncture to ensure complete …

Use of collection swabs or containers that are expired may result in the specimen being rejected. All specimens must be labeled with the patient’s full name, date of collection, and initials of the …